Which one of the following statements best defines "artificial selection"?
A) Process that occurs when individuals inherit traits that enable them to survive and reproduce.
B) Process where humans decide which plants and/or animals will not breed.
C) Process of human directed breeding aimed to produce selective traits in selected species.
D) Process that favours beneficial mutations.

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Artificial selection is the process by which humans selectively breed plants or animals for certain desirable traits. This differs from natural selection, where the environment determines which traits are advantageous for survival and reproduction. Option A describes natural selection, option B is a vague description of artificial selection, and option D describes a potential result of natural selection but not the process itself.

Which One of the Following Statements Best Defines "Artificial Selection